Unlike
at higher levels where you may have many options as to what zone
to level in, at the very early levels of your WoW career you
will basically be confined to one specific zone that is determined
based on which Horde race you have chosen to play. Leveling through
these zones will be relatively quick and pain free as they tend to be
danger free compared to other zones in Azeroth.

If you have already decided that you wish to max out the reputation of
another city, now is the best time to start. While it will be fraught
with peril, moving to a new starting zone is not impossible, especially
if you have some good (preferably higher level ) friends to escort you
along the way. However, keep in mind that with the new overhauls to the
game, all starting zones have been filled with fresh content giving
players a chance to experience new visuals, quests and lore, making
completing your race’s starting zone something you
don’t want to miss.

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Camp Narache, Mulgore

Located in southern Mulgore, Camp Narache, is where
all new members of the Tauren race (except for Death Knights) begin
their quests. Found on the Red Cloud Mesa this area is relatively cut
off from the rest of the zone and presents little real danger to new
players making here leveling easy. Class Trainers for every
available Tauren class can be found gathered in a circle near the
center of the Camp proper. No profession trainers can be found in Camp
Narache, however, for those that wish to start leveling their
professions early, trainers can be found by traveling north through
Mulgore to the large Tauren city of Thunder Bluff.

Valley of Trials, Durotar

The Valley of Trials located in southern Durotar is where all new Orc
recruits (except for Death Knights) will begin their leveling journey.
Class trainers for every available Orc class can be found in and
around the Den, the cave located close by to where new Orcs
enter the world. Profession trainers are however, not available here.
If you wish to start leveling your professions earlier the closest
trainers can be found in the far north of Durotar, in the Orc
metropolis of Orgrimmar.

Despite the ease of this zone, be wary especially when asked to seek
out and kill Sarkoth, a particularly nasty scorpid who makes his home
on a plateau in the area. Once engaged Sarkoth will proceed to spit
bolts of poison that will turn into deadly green pools once they make
contact with the ground. Get out of these pools or dodge them entirely
or you will quickly join the realm of the dead.

Darkspear Isle, Durotar

The Trolls have retaken the Echo Isles so it is here, on the largest
island, the Trolls have rebuilt their home and where all newly made
Trolls (except for Death Knights) will begin their adventures
in Azeroth. Completing quests and leveling here will be an easy and
quick process, as new Trolls are isolated from many of the dangers that
can be found in the rest of Azeroth. To make the leveling process even
less complicated, class trainers for every available Troll class can be
found on Darkspear Isle, the largest of the Echo Isles. However, those
looking to get an early start on professions will need to venture north
to the Orc city of Orgrimmar.

Kezan, Isle of Kezan

The volcanic island of Kezan is the starting place for all new Goblins,
except for those that choose to take the path of the Death Knight. Take
advantage of the quests here as they are packed full of not only lore
and experience but also fun. To help you in your leveling experience
class trainers can be found spread out around KTC Headquarters (just
look for the mailbox). Despite the Goblin race’s greed, you
won’t be able to start leveling your professions until you
leave Kezan as no profession trainers are available on the island.

Deathknell, Tirisfal Glades

The small village of Deathknell is where Undead
players (except for Death Knights) begin their journey in
Azeroth. Undead players will make their way quickly through this zone
as most the quests are easy to find and complete as they are all
centered around the little village, and mostly danger free. Class
trainers are available in Deathknell for every available Undead class,
however profession trainers must be sought out in the massive Forsaken
city of Undercity, which lies east of the village.

Sunstrider Isle, Eversong Woods

Sunstrider Isle is a small isolated island located north west of
beautiful Silvermoon City. Here new Blood Elves (except for
Death Knights) will begin their WoW careers mostly hidden away from the
more dangerous aspects of the world at large. It is recommended that
you complete all the quests here, mostly because not only do they
familiarize you with the game and Blood Elf lore, but are also easy
experience. Blood Elf class trainers can be found inside the building
with the mailbox in front of it, called the Sunspire. No profession
trainers are available in this early zone, however, those seeking
profession trainers need only make the short journey to fair Silvermoon
City.

About The Author

Amunet, also fondly known as Memtron, is an organic life form best known for its ongoing obsession with Blizzard Entertainment's numerous properties. To that end, Amu has authored hundreds (thousands?) of the most popular World of Warcraft guides, editorials, and Top 10 lists on the planet. When not gaming and writing, Amu is busy chasing after her three children in a perpetual loop of ongoing disaster.